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Protection of the public is also an integral part of the radiation safety program. The general public is normally exposed to various sources of ionizing radiation of different origin. These sources range from natural sources to man-made radiation sources. Hence, when managing radioactive waste, radioactive discharges, or transporting radioactive sources, it is also important to consider its impact on members of the public who may occasionally come into contact with the waste, release, or source.

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    Monazite is a phosphate mineral containing rare earth metals like thorium, cerium, lanthanum and neodymium. It is the primary source of thorium, which content can be up to 20–30 % sometimes.

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    NORM is used more specifically for all naturally occurring radioactive materials where human activities have increased the potential for exposure compared with the unaltered situation.

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    A representative person is an individual receiving a dose that is representative of the more highly exposed individuals in the population.

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Domenech, H. (2017). Public Radiation Protection. In: Radiation Safety. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-42671-6_13

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